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STEVE
WOZNIAK

Co-founder of Apple

SESSION
Software Development
March 4
/
13:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
STEVE
WOZNIAK

Co-founder of Apple

GARRY
KASPAROV

AI expert & World Chess Champion

SESSION
Artificial Intelligence
March 3
/
17:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
GARRY
KASPAROV

AI expert & World Chess Champion

Cassie
Kozyrkov

Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google

SESSION
Software Development
March 5
/
11:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
Cassie
Kozyrkov

Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google

CRISTIAN
CANTON

Head of Engineering and Responsible AI at Meta

SESSION
Artificial Intelligence
March 4
/
9:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
CRISTIAN
CANTON

Head of Engineering and Responsible AI at Meta

SARAH
NOVOTNY

Former Director of Open Source Strategy at Microsoft Azure

SESSION
Beyond the Bottom Line: Trust is the Ultimate Currency
Cloud Computing
March 5
/
15:30 h

In a world grappling with declining trust, discovering how prioritizing authentic connections with your team and community can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. This talk explores the impact of trust on mental well-being, productivity, and social infrastructure, while offering practical strategies for fostering accountability and rebuilding community in the digital age. Join us to learn how investing in human connection can create a ripple effect, improving both your own life and the world around you.

Place:
Futurist Stage
SARAH
NOVOTNY

Former Director of Open Source Strategy at Microsoft Azure

NATE
GENTILE

Digital tech communicator & Business Owner

SESSION
Software Development
March 3
/
9:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
NATE
GENTILE

Digital tech communicator & Business Owner

DOT
CSV

AI & Machine Learning Communicator

SESSION
Artificial Intelligence
March 4
/
13:00 h
Place:
Futurist Stage
DOT
CSV

AI & Machine Learning Communicator

XAVIER
AMATRIAIN

VP of Product, Core ML/AI at Google

SESSION
Beyond chatbots: product innovation in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence
March 5
/
9:30 h

Generative AI is transforming countless aspects of society, from education to healthcare to shopping to travel. Much of this impact has come from chatbot-like applications. While the progress in these applications, as measured by standardized benchmarks, is impressive, this is just the beginning. We are on the cusp of a new era with more advanced AI models, capable of native multimodality — understanding and generating different types of content like text, images, audio, and even code — and exhibiting more autonomous, agentic behavior. These developments are opening up dramatically new avenues for impact and creating exciting opportunities for developers.

However, more powerful models alone are not enough. As developers, we need to integrate them into user-friendly applications. As these models become more sophisticated, we need to carefully consider how they are designed, deployed, and monitored. This introduces new considerations for developers in areas like evaluation, testing, and debugging, especially for multimodal and agentic systems.

In this talk, I will review recent advances in GenAI models and applications, with a particular focus on the implications for developers. I will also dive into how GenAI has revolutionized product development, focusing on novel aspects such as evaluation, red-teaming, prompt engineering, and orchestration that are now essential for building AI-first product experiences. Attendees will gain insights into the future of AI beyond chatbots, learn about the new challenges and opportunities that multimodal, agentic frontier models like Gemini present for developers, and acquire practical knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-driven product development.

Place:
Visionary Stage
XAVIER
AMATRIAIN

VP of Product, Core ML/AI at Google

LAUREN
LYONS

Former Senior Developer Engineer at SpaceX, Blue Origin & Starlink

SESSION
Future Trends
March 4
/
12:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
LAUREN
LYONS

Former Senior Developer Engineer at SpaceX, Blue Origin & Starlink

José Luis
Crespo

Physicist, science communicator and creator of the podcast "Quantum Fracture"

SESSION
Everything is Quantum
Future Trends
March 3
/
12:30 h

When we look at the world of atoms, the nanoworld that underlies everything around us, the rules of the game change. We are in the universe of quantum physics. A cosmos where impossible things are our daily bread. We will explore this magical place, its rules, how they are the pillars that support our daily lives and how we are getting better at manipulating these strange rules every day: quantum technologies.

Place:
Visionary Stage
José Luis
Crespo

Physicist, science communicator and creator of the podcast "Quantum Fracture"

Brais
Moure

Software engineer, freelance full-stack developer and populariser specialised in programming

SESSION
Software Development
March 5
/
12:30 h
Place:
Futurist Stage
Brais
Moure

Software engineer, freelance full-stack developer and populariser specialised in programming

Sergio
Gago

Managing Director of AI and Quantum Computing leader at Moody’s

SESSION
Everyone can be a Quantum Algorithm Developer
Future Trends
March 4
/
15:30 h

Developing software in quantum computers has never been easier. We will go through an interactive session showing how to program quantum computers, the tools required and how to become one. Without needing a PhD in physics!

Place:
Futurist Stage
Sergio
Gago

Managing Director of AI and Quantum Computing leader at Moody’s

Miguel Angel
Duran

Software engineer, disseminator and content creator specialised in programming

SESSION
Artificial Intelligence + Programming: Dangers and Opportunities
Software Development
March 4
/
11:30 h

Artificial Intelligence is transforming everything, even programming! While it is pushing programmers to new levels of productivity, it is also redefining their role in an increasingly automated world. What opportunities lie ahead and what risks lurk? In this talk, we will explore the secrets of AI that will change development in the next decade. If you are a developer, technology leader or passionate about innovation, don’t miss this eye-opening session on the future of code.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Miguel Angel
Duran

Software engineer, disseminator and content creator specialised in programming

Antonio
Leiva

Google Developer Expert and JetBrains training partner

SESSION
Kotlin Multiplatform: The New Era of Multiplatform Development
Software Development
March 3
/
10:00 h

Dive into the exciting world of Kotlin Multiplatform and discover how this technology is transforming the way we develop applications for different platforms. We will explore Kotlin Multiplatform in depth and learn how to make the most of its potential. During the talk, we will cover:

    • What is Kotlin Multiplatform and why is it relevant in the application development landscape?
    • How to write shared code in Kotlin and reuse it across multiple platforms, such as Android, iOS, web, and more.
    • Practical examples of real projects that use Kotlin Multiplatform to enhance development efficiency and productivity.
    • Common challenges and best practices for multiplatform development in Kotlin.
    • Insights into the future of Kotlin Multiplatform and its role in the evolution of application development.

If you are involved in development and are interested in learning how to share code, or simply want to stay updated on the latest technology trends, this talk will provide you with valuable information and practical knowledge about Kotlin Multiplatform.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Antonio
Leiva

Google Developer Expert and JetBrains training partner

Nacho
Escobar

Author of the book "Hacker de Pueblo" & CEO of TheFutbolingCo

SESSION
Cybersecurity
March 5
/
17:30 h
Place:
Futurist Stage
Nacho
Escobar

Author of the book "Hacker de Pueblo" & CEO of TheFutbolingCo

Oana
Iordaschescu

Founder of Fair Cultures and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Expert

SESSION
Breaking barriers, building excellence: How inclusive leadership transforms operations
Management
March 5
/
11:30 h

Empirical evidence confirms that diverse teams drive superior results. Through real-world case studies of global industry leaders, we’ll explore how intentional inclusion catalyses innovation and operational excellence. From Apple to Accenture, from Microsoft to Mercedes-Benz, learn how these organisations have systematically built diverse teams that consistently outperform in product development, market expansion, and operational efficiency. Join us to discover the data-backed strategies these companies use to nurture inclusive environments, leading to measurable improvements in innovation, employee engagement, and business outcomes.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Oana
Iordaschescu

Founder of Fair Cultures and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Expert

Miguel
Illescas

Computer scientist at Deep Blue and International Chess Grandmaster

SESSION
From Deep Blue to Alpha Zero: chess as a testing ground for Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
March 3
/
16:30 h

In this talk we will go through almost 30 years of history, from 1996 when IBM’s ‘Deep Blue’ computer first defeated Garry Kasparov, to the present day, when a mobile phone can easily defeat the world champion. We will see how – surprisingly – technological developments in chess have been anticipating what was to come in the general field of AI development. And the speaker will reveal a surprising discovery in this respect, which opens up an horizon of possibilities which are exciting… and terrifying?

Place:
Visionary Stage
Miguel
Illescas

Computer scientist at Deep Blue and International Chess Grandmaster

Luca
Mezzalira

Principal Serverless Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services

SESSION
The ideal micro-frontends platform
Cloud Computing
March 4
/
11:00 h

How can I implement micro frontends in my company? What recommendations do you have? These are common questions I encounter regularly. Let’s delve into the key characteristics necessary for constructing effective frontend distributed systems.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Luca
Mezzalira

Principal Serverless Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services

Jonathan
Garcia

Lead for Reddit’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging department

SESSION
Connecting the Past and Future through Employee Resource Groups
Management
March 5
/
15:30 h

The best indicator of our future is our collective understanding of our past. Connecting the Past and Future through Employee Resource Groups is meant to steepen an audience’s understanding of connection in the workplace as historic in nature and intergenerational at its best. There are many workplaces globally that have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), but the function of these groups can be lost in business advantages. While it is always advantageous to connect ERG work to business outcomes, it’s important to always think about the main ROI of these groups – connection and belonging in the workplace.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Jonathan
Garcia

Lead for Reddit’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging department

Cesc
Guim

CEO of Openchip

SESSION
Towards European Technology Sovereignty
Future Trends
March 5
/
10:00 h

The talk will cover as the disruptive changes that semiconductor ecosystem is experiencing and how new talent generations need to be ready for them. We will cover as well the need of sovereignty and elements that make Europe a unique environment and place for development of technology to citizens. Afterwards, we will present how OpenChip aims to contribute in this European leadership and how we are working with young talent.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Cesc
Guim

CEO of Openchip

Chema
Alonso

Chief Digital Officer at Telefónica

SESSION
Hackers with Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
March 3
/
13:30 h

The world of artificial intelligence continues to generate technological disruptions in all sectors. And of course, hackers have been using AI for years in research, hacks, new hacking techniques and the creation of tools that never cease to amaze. Come to this session with Chema Alonso where innovation, cybersecurity, hacking and artificial intelligence will be the protagonists to inspire and encourage you to launch yourself into this world of digital disruption in which we are immersed.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Chema
Alonso

Chief Digital Officer at Telefónica

Dorit
Dor

Cybersecurity expert and CTO at Check Point Software Technologies

SESSION
Cybersecurity
March 3
/
14:00 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
Dorit
Dor

Cybersecurity expert and CTO at Check Point Software Technologies

Kent
Beck

Creator of Extreme Programming and Chief Scientist at Mechanical Orchard

SESSION
Leading in The Forest
Software Development
March 4
/
10:00 h

Fully realizing the potential of software requires shared purpose, & consistent purpose in spite of changes & obstacles. How can you develop within yourself the ability to lead with purpose? How can you inspire others both to follow & to lead in their turn?

Place:
Futurist Stage
Kent
Beck

Creator of Extreme Programming and Chief Scientist at Mechanical Orchard

Michelle
Duke

AI Founder and Hackathon Queen

SESSION
Skills for the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence
March 5
/
14:00 h

What skills are needed to ensure I still have a job, and how do I obtain them? With the rise of AI and automation, how do we as humans find our value in the workplace? How do we work with these new technologises? How do we build resilience to changes? What soft skills are needed for us to thrive in this new world? People have often felt apprehensive about change, especially big changes to the way we work. It happened in the industrial revolution and now it’s happening with the rise of artificial intelligence. Five years ago these things existed, but now they are accessible to almost everyone, and in a lot of cases they are doing our jobs for us.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Michelle
Duke

AI Founder and Hackathon Queen

Pilar
Manchon

Senior Director of Engineering, AI Research Strategy at Google

SESSION
Artificial Intelligence
March 3
/
15:30 h
Place:
Visionary Stage
Pilar
Manchon

Senior Director of Engineering, AI Research Strategy at Google

Antonio
Torralba

Head of the AI Faculty at the MIT

SESSION
10 years of generative AI
Artificial Intelligence
March 3
/
16:30 h

In the last few years AI models have shown impressive performance in a diverse set of tasks (in language, vision, reasoning, games, image synthesis). These models must be trained with large datasets and are, in most cases, opaque on how they process information internally. In this presentation I will summarize the recent advances in generative AI, its impact and applications.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Antonio
Torralba

Head of the AI Faculty at the MIT

Edgar
Pons

Digital Tech communicator & Entrepreneur

SESSION
Automate your day, hack your life
Software Development
March 3
/
11:00 h

In this talk you will discover how technology can become your greatest ally to optimise processes, save time and simplify your day-to-day life. I will show you how to use little-known and accessible tools to automate time-consuming tasks, from social media content management to personal and professional productivity.

I’ll teach you the tech hacks I’ve perfected over time, show you practical examples of how to program from scratch without knowing how to program, and how to get valuable information from other social media content creators to create viral content.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Edgar
Pons

Digital Tech communicator & Entrepreneur

Carlos
Buenosvinos

VP of Software and Data Development at IFCO

SESSION
The exponential revolution of Artificial Intelligence
Software Development
March 3
/
14:00 h

In a present where artificial intelligence is already a tangible revolution, we ask ourselves: where is the limit? We are living the promise of an exponential advance in which, year after year, the capabilities of learning algorithms evolve to turn into reality what until recently was a science fiction dream. In this context, we will analyse the vectors of progress that underpin this accelerated development and that bring us rapidly closer to a future where AI will have transformed everything.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Carlos
Buenosvinos

VP of Software and Data Development at IFCO

Jaime
Gómez-Obregon

Activist for transparency in public affairs

SESSION
Hacking the fear of transparency
Cybersecurity
March 5
/
16:30 h

There is a major corruption scandal; it doesn’t matter when you read this. Are we, as a society, doomed to resignation? Is disaffection with institutions and anti-system populism the inevitable destiny to which we are condemned? Corruption, opacity, and inefficiency in public affairs are age-old diseases. But we now have an arsenal of new and powerful remedies: data science, transparency laws, and social media. This is the inspiring story of Jaime navigating an original path: technology, irreverent activism, and memes to deliver an electric shock to everything in the public sector.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Jaime
Gómez-Obregon

Activist for transparency in public affairs

Asim
Hussain

CEO at Green Software Foundation

SESSION
Tipping the Scales: Democratizing the Measurement of Software's Environmental Impact
Future Trends
March 5
/
13:30 h

For thousands of years, those calling the shots have exploited our lack of literacy in measurement to tip the scales to their advantage. Now, in a digital age where the boundary of “software” is almost impossible to pin down, it’s easier than ever for that advantage to grow. It’s time to fight back, but not with placards and posters, with spreadsheets and standards.

In this talk, I’ll walk you through the surprising ways measurement has historically been used to seize and sometimes reclaim power. We’ll fast-forward to today’s sustainability battlefield, where the Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) specification from the Green Software Foundation represents a democratic, consensus-based standard to measure software’s environmental impact. I’ll show you how to calculate SCI for your own software, using the open-source Impact Framework. Along the way, we’ll also discuss the rise of a new kind of activist—the “watchers”—who use transparent metrics and tooling to keep the system honest.

By the end, you’ll understand why measurement matters, how to keep tabs on your software’s carbon footprint, and how to become part of this growing movement. It’s time to tip the scales back in our favor—one calculation at a time.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Asim
Hussain

CEO at Green Software Foundation

Eduardo
Saénz de Cabezón

PhD in Mathematics and Science Communicator

SESSION
Math inside
Future Trends
March 3
/
11:30 h

“It’s a good time for mathematics” some people say. But when was it otherwise? Every technological achievement has mathematics inside. And this specially applies in current and future computer-related technologies. Let’s take a tour on the mathematics behind smartphones, AI or Quantum Computing.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Eduardo
Saénz de Cabezón

PhD in Mathematics and Science Communicator

Rebecca
Parsons

CTO Emerita at Thoughtworks

SESSION
The Care and Feeding of Technical Leadership for Innovation and Impact
Management
March 4
/
15:30 h

Technology leadership requires constant nurturing and innovation. Fostering such an environment requires establishing trust and norms supporting experimentation. In this talk I will describe techniques for creating and nurturing technical leadership teams and individuals. Technology moves too fast to sit still. The nurturing of the culture is as important as creating it in the first place.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Rebecca
Parsons

CTO Emerita at Thoughtworks

Sara
Alvarellos

Business Development Manager at NTT Data

SESSION
Empowering Corporate Intelligence: A Tech-Driven Transformation
Management
March 4
/
16:30 h

In the early 2000s, NTT DATA launched a new market intelligence internal service. The team worked analyzing trends, scanning newspapers and magazines looking for patterns. These tasks have evolved over the years, and technology has served as a catalyst for the growth and expansion of this service, augmenting the team’s impact and reach. To keep up with digital transformation, reskilling and upskilling the team members has played pivotal roles in this long term journey. As pioneers in the company’s adoption of AI and Generative AI on a daily basis, we could anticipate how our approach to work would be revolutionized too. Join us as we share the invaluable learnings, successes, and setbacks encountered along this path marked by innovation and continuous learning.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Sara
Alvarellos

Business Development Manager at NTT Data

Stephen
Hood

Open Source AI Lead at Mozilla

SESSION
The Hyperspace Bypass: Building a new AI-powered era for computing and the Web
Artificial Intelligence
March 4
/
10:30h - 11:00h h

The “generative” part of generative AI is a distraction from the real breakthrough: that AI has finally made it possible for computers to understand and respond to human intent without the need for programming. This will upend 75 years of assumptions about what computers are and what they can do. Computers are about to become much more useful to many more people. We must ensure that this power is distributed equitably and used responsibly. And we must find a path forward for the Web where AI enhances instead of undermines its fundamental value to humanity.

Place:
Visionary Stage
Stephen
Hood

Open Source AI Lead at Mozilla

Pedro
Duque

Astronaut and president of Hispasat

SESSION
Future Trends
March 4
/
12:00h - 12:30h h
Place:
Futurist Stage
Pedro
Duque

Astronaut and president of Hispasat

CHRISTIAN
TZOLOV

Spring AI Lead and Spring AI MCP Founder

SESSION
Software Development
March 4
/
17:00h - 17:30h h
Place:
Futurist Stage
CHRISTIAN
TZOLOV

Spring AI Lead and Spring AI MCP Founder

Nicolas
Grenié

Developer Advocate at Typeform

SESSION
Developers are the new Buyers: Why Developer Experience matters
Software Development
March 3
/
13:00 h

Modern apps are built by connecting a mix of technologies. This shift has turned developers from just users into key decision-makers. Developers pick the models, APIs, and platforms that shape the future. For companies aiming to engage developers, releasing cool features is not enough. Success really depends on how easy it is to integrate, have up-to-date documentation, great code samples, and all the little details that contribute to making an outstanding developer experience (DX). In this talk, we’ll discuss practical tips and strategies for adopting a developer-first mindset. You’ll learn how to design user-friendly APIs, minimize barriers to adoption, and ultimately build tools that developers appreciate and that propel your business forward.

Place:
Futurist Stage
Nicolas
Grenié

Developer Advocate at Typeform

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